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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A: § 205-A:19

Attorneys' Fees and Costs.

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Verified 10/20/2026 · Next check 10/27/2026
effective 10/20/2026New HampshireEviction & Just Cause

Operative Text

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A: § 205-A:19
If the court finds that a tenant or a park owner has filed a frivolous petition for the purpose of harassing the other party, it shall assess the court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees against the petitioner.
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Plain English

Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:19, when a court determines that either a tenant or a manufactured housing park owner filed a petition solely to harass the opposing party—rather than to pursue a legitimate legal claim—the court is required to order the party who filed that petition to pay the other side's court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees. This rule applies equally to both tenants and park owners. The provision is designed to deter bad-faith use of the court system in disputes governed by Chapter 205-A.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Park owners operating under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:19 should be aware that any petition filed against a tenant must be grounded in a genuine legal dispute, not in an intent to pressure or harass. Courts have the authority to find a petition frivolous and to impose court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees on a park owner who files in bad faith. Compliant operators generally document the legitimate basis for any petition before filing and maintain records that demonstrate the action was taken in good faith.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:19 provides a measure of protection for tenants who are subjected to petitions filed purely to harass them—if a court makes that finding, the park owner can be ordered to pay the tenant's court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees. Conversely, tenants should understand that the same standard applies to them: a petition filed without a legitimate basis could result in a similar award against the tenant. Tenants who believe they are facing a bad-faith petition may wish to raise this provision before the court or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New Hampshire manufactured housing law.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:21
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:21
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:21
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:23
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:4
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:4-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:4
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:12-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:13-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:17
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:1
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A

Related Rules

§ 151.20
TEMPORARY EVICTION CONTROLS AND RENT REDUCTIONS FOR MOBILE HOMES DAMAGED IN THE JANUARY, 1994 EARTHQUAKE
§ 1
Definitions
§ 2
Eviction of tenants prohibited; exceptions

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